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			<p>Africa is both the world’s second largest and second most populated continent. With a population of approximately 1,022,234,000, India is the only country with a larger population. The continent is believed to be the oldest inhabited area on the Earth and paleontologists believe the human species originated here. Ancient Egypt is thought to be the oldest and longest lasting civilizations.</p>
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			<p>To see pictures from the following countries click <a href="index.html">here</a>.</p>
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			<h2>Egypt</h2>
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			Egypt is a large country, roughly the size of all Central America. Ancient Egypt was home to the Pharaohs who had gigantic pyramids built in their honor for their burial places. Today, Egypt is undergoing new elections after many years of struggle for peoples’ rights and recently led to the resignation of their president.
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			<h2>South Africa</h2>
			Only gaining its independence from the UK in 1931, South Africa has been working to establish itself and strengthen its government and economy. Rugby and cricket are the main sports followed in South Africa, who won the 2007 Rugby World Cup. South Africa is still developing itself as a country, but has found a common ground for all of its people through its sports.
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			<h2>Madagascar</h2>
			Madagascar is an island off the eastern coast of Africa. It is the world’s 4th largest island and has an incredibly diverse landscape with many differing animal species. Madagascar was a French community for over 100 years and did not receive its independence until 1960.
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			<h2>D.R. Congo</h2>
			The Democratic Republic of the Congo was once home to early humans who were believed to have originated there as early s 1500 BC. As with many African countries there has been turmoil throughout the country’s history. From the European exploration where the local people were forced to work as soldiers to the dictatorial leaders, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has had to work hard to become the republic they are today. The D.R. Congo is home to a large rainforest and receives the most thunderstorms in the world, which leave the Congo River flowing.
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			<h2>Niger</h2>
			The country of Niger is named after the Niger River, which coincidently only runs through the very western edge of the country. The river is mostly used by tradesmen and exporters to move their product to the western shore. Niger is a developing country in need of a major overhaul. It is constantly threated by drought and the areas that are not already desert are close to desertification.
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